1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 998 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 411 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
